On the House of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches

六壬變化隨人所占，如占家宅，干為人，支為宅也。如占君臣，干為君，支為臣。如占父子，干為父，支為子。如占兄弟，干為兄，支為弟。如占夫妻，干為夫，支為妻。如占尊卑，干為尊，支為卑。如占己人，支為人，干為己。先審其次序之分而後可以驗其所為之實也。

In the system of Liu Nv divination, the symbolic representations change according to the subject being divined. Whether the day stem or day branch represents a particular entity depends on the type of matter being consulted. When divining about a family home, the day stem represents the person, and the day branch represents the dwelling. When divining about the relationship between a sovereign and a minister, the day stem is the sovereign, and the day branch is the minister. When divining about father and son, the day stem is the father, and the day branch is the son. When divining about brothers, the day stem is the elder brother, and the day branch is the younger brother. When divining about husband and wife, the day stem is the husband, and the day branch is the wife. When divining about hierarchy and status, the day stem represents the superior, and the day branch represents the inferior. When divining about one's own relationship with another person, the day branch represents the other person, and the day stem represents oneself. One must first clearly determine the primary and secondary relationships before being able to verify the actual actions and circumstances of each party.

干克支兮我凌人，刑劫惑迷審其因。干為我，支為宅、為人，干克支，是我欲謀害他。如帶三刑，其人帶劫煞，是我欲劫其財也。帶惑迷，是我欲亂其心也。俱以神煞詳之。

The day stem overcomes the day branch, indicating that I am overpowering the other party. As for the cause, it should be examined through the effects of the punishments of punishment,Jiesha, confusion, and delusion. The commentary says: the day stem represents me, and the day branch represents the house or the other party. When the day stem overcomes the day branch, it means I intend to harm the other party. If there is the triple punishment, it indicates that the other party is carrying the jiesha, meaning I intend to seize his wealth. If there are the punishments of confusion and delusion, it means I intend to disturb his mind. All of these should be carefully examined in reference to specific divine omens.

支來克干人害己，劫破刑害當預防。支發用克干，是人慾侵害我也。如帶劫煞刑害，又帶凶神惡將，則當慮患，預防其難則可矣。

When the day branch overcomes the day stem in reverse, it indicates that someone else is trying to harm me. Whenever there are signs of jiesha, destruction, punishment, or harm, one should be vigilant and take precautions in advance. The commentary explains: when the day branch initiates the transmission and overcomes the day stem, it signifies that someone intends to harm me. If it is accompanied by jiesha, punishment, or harm, and is associated with malevolent spirits and evil generals, one should anticipate difficulties and take measures to prevent trouble in advance.

上克下兮人害己，下克上兮己害人。上克下，帶刑害，故云人之害己也。下克上，帶刑害，故云己欲謀害他人也。若干上用上能制之，能不可執而論矣。

The god on the Heaven Plate overcomes the god on the Earth Plate, indicating that someone else is harming me; the god on the Earth Plate overcomes the god on the Heaven Plate, indicating that I am trying to harm someone else. The commentary explains: when the upper overcomes the lower and is accompanied by punishment and harm, it is said that someone else is harming me; when the lower overcomes the upper and is accompanied by punishment and harm, it is said that I am trying to harm someone else. However, if the Day Stem god or the Initiating Transmission god can control it, this interpretation should not be rigidly followed (the original text says '能不可执而论矣', the character '能' is likely a mistake for '则').

干之陽神，年命相關。惟其不親，爾身自言。干之陽神，是第一課也。與年命上神相關者也。若又與用傳無相剋，只與干相干者，吉凶惟以本體言之，不可作親，與外人論矣。

The yang spirit of the day stem is connected with the year of birth and the personal destiny; if it is not close to other elements, then this hexagram only concerns the person themselves. The explanation says: the yang spirit of the day stem is the first transmission (the spirit above the day stem), which is connected with the spirits above the year of birth and personal destiny. If it has neither mutual generation nor mutual control with the three transmissions and initiating transmission, and only relates to the day stem itself, then fortune and misfortune are judged based on itself alone, not as a close person, nor as an outsider.

干若刑支傷小口，類無子嗣絕為殃。若見天空並酉戌，必主奴逃並婢亡。支為妻財，為小口。干刑支，或發用，主傷小口。若課值絕嗣，又不見子息，主無子。絕嗣為殃也。若支上更乘天空，並酉戌，必主奴僕、婢妾逃亡有災也。

If the day stem is in conflict with the day branch, it indicates harm to the young members of the family. If such a divination also shows the sign of no descendants, then the loss of offspring becomes the family's misfortune. If the day branch is also occupied by Tian Kong and the positions of You and Xu are present, it definitely indicates that servants will flee or female servants will die. The commentary explains: the day branch represents wife and wealth, as well as the young members of the family. If the day stem conflicts with the day branch, or if the god of the branch is involved in the initiating transmission, it indicates harm to the young. If the divination is exactly at the 'no descendants' evil sign, and there is no descendant element in the chart, it indicates no children, and the loss of offspring becomes the family's misfortune. If the day branch is also occupied by Tian Kong and the positions of You and Xu are present, it definitely indicates that servants or female servants will flee or suffer misfortune.

支上神剋日上神，害刑負煞兩相侵。並帶迷神與謾語，卻有冤家來迫人。支上神發用剋日上神，帶刑害、迷惑、相負、謾語等煞，必有仇人負心，巧計善言以迷害也。

The god of the day branch initiates transmission and attacks the god of the day stem, with harm, punishment, and mutual blame all coming to invade; if it is further accompanied by the god of confusion and the god of false speech, then there will be enemies coming to harass. The commentary says: when the god of the day branch initiates transmission and attacks the god of the day stem, and is further accompanied by harm, punishment, confusion, mutual blame, and false speech, it certainly indicates that there are enemies who break trust and use cunning schemes and deceitful words to deceive and harm.

支之陰神帶刑害，又為病哭加內外，不爾其宜病若何？家中小口不寧泰。支之陰神，第四課也。陰神固為小口，又須巳、亥、子、卯為的。干之陰神亦然，若乘虎蛇，帶刑害、病符、哭神、天鬼，主有小口之災。若有生氣、解神、德、天醫、喜神，則輕。

The day branch's hidden spirit carries punishment and harm, and also has the disease symbol and crying deity added both inside and outside. How can there be no illness? The child at home cannot rest peacefully. The commentary says: the hidden spirit of the day branch is the fourth lesson. The hidden spirit naturally governs the mouth of a child, and it becomes more accurate when it falls on the positions of巳,亥,子, or 卯. The hidden spirit of the day stem should also be examined in the same way. If it is accompanied by the white tiger, the teng snake, and carries punishment and harm, the disease symbol, the crying deity, and the heavenly ghost, it indicates disaster for the child's mouth. If the lesson has the life qi, relief deity, virtue deity, heavenly physician, and joy deity to save, the disaster will be less severe.

干支陽位用臨陽，必是男子有威光。干支陰位用臨陰，必是女人來問因。干支陽位上發用，又見陽神，必為男子之事。干支陰位上發用，又見陰神，必是女人之事也。

If the day stem and day branch fall on a yang position and the initiating transmission also meets a yang spirit, the person seeking the divination is certainly a man of authority; if the day stem and day branch fall on a yin position and the initiating transmission also meets a yin spirit, the person seeking the divination is certainly a woman, and the matter being asked about is related to a woman. The commentary explains: if the initiating transmission occurs on the yang position of the day stem and day branch and also meets a yang spirit, it certainly relates to a man's affairs; if the initiating transmission occurs on the yin position of the day stem and day branch and also meets a yin spirit, it certainly relates to a woman's affairs.

子帶憂神與刑支，必有小兒災哭隨。支為卯也，卯上加子，用是子卯相刑也。更帶哭憂二神，必有家中小兒哭泣之病也。子發用卯日占，可用言子刑剋。何必以卯加子，而言其災病乎？

The position of Zi is accompanied by the spirit of worry and goes to刑 the Day Branch, indicating that there will certainly be a child in the family suffering misfortune and crying. The commentary explains: here, the Day Branch refers to Mao. Adding Zi to Mao, the Initiating Transmission becomes the conflict between Zi and Mao. If it also carries the spirits of crying and worry, there will certainly be a child in the family crying and falling ill. The original author raises a point of clarification: since it is a Mao day and Zi is the Initiating Transmission, simply stating that Zi is attacking the Day Branch is sufficient. Why go through the trouble of adding Mao to Zi and then discussing misfortune and illness?

貴子二死神作祟，小子不寧防病至。子為小子也。更臨子孫之位，又為死絕之地，貴人臨之，必有鬼神作祟，主小子不寧而防災病也。

The Nobleman and the position of the child meet the two dead positions, indicating supernatural interference, causing the child to be restless and requiring vigilance against illness. The commentary explains: the position of the child represents the child. If it also appears in the position of the grandson's爻, and this position is exactly in a dead or绝 position, with the Nobleman added on top, there must be supernatural interference, indicating the child will not be at peace and there should be caution against disasters and diseases.

支上見支破為用，病符的有妻妾災。支上發用作初傳帶刑害、病符，主人口妻妾災。

The Day Branch has a god that breaks the Day Branch and serves as the Initiating Transmission, along with the Bingfu. This is indeed a clear indication of disaster involving wife and concubine. The annotation explains: If the Initiating Transmission originates from the Day Branch, accompanied by punishment and harm, and the Bingfu, it indicates that family members and wife and concubine will suffer misfortune.

辰上加支，害及家門。人口不利，帶有病生。辰上加支上作鬼發用，帶刑害、病符，主人口有災。

The trigram Chen is placed over the day branch, causing calamity that affects the entire family, leading to misfortune in the household and illness. The commentary explains: When Chen is placed over the day branch, it acts as an official ghost and initiates the transmission, accompanied by punishment and harm, as well as the disease symbol, indicating that there will be disasters among the family members.

天鬼馬厭有鬼神，若克干支有災悔。用帶天鬼、月厭、天馬，若刑剋支干，是有鬼神之禍，災悔不寧也。

When the divination chart shows Heavenly Ghost, Heavenly Horse, and Month Aversion, it indicates that supernatural forces are at work. If these elements further harm the Day Stem or Day Branch, calamity and regret will follow. The commentary explains: if the Initiating Transmission includes Heavenly Ghost, Month Aversion, and Heavenly Horse, and if they刑克 the Day Branch or Day Stem, it signifies a calamity caused by supernatural forces, leading to misfortune, regret, and unrest.

寅申丁馬傳入支，必有貴人臨門宇。寅申為貴人之象也。發用得寅申並丁馬、貴人，末傳又歸支上，為有貴人臨於門宇之象也。

Yin and Shen branches carry Ding spirit and the Post-horse transmission to the day branch, indicating that a nobleman will certainly visit. The commentary says: Yin and Shen originally have the image of a nobleman. If the initiating transmission takes Yin or Shen, and at the same time carries the Ding spirit, the Post-horse, and the nobleman, and the final transmission falls back to the day branch, this is the image of a nobleman coming to my family.

用西相生旺合支，人家興旺乃相宜。發用與支上神相生相合，而又得時之旺相，無刑沖剋破，主人家興旺之象也。

The initiating transmission is in harmony with the heavenly stem on the day branch, and it is in a prosperous and strong state. Therefore, this family naturally thrives. The commentary explains that the initiating transmission and the heavenly stem on the day branch are both mutually generating and harmonious, and they are in a favorable season, without any disturbances from conflicts, collisions, overcoming, or destruction, indicating a prosperous sign for this household.

丁馬會神，喜貴臨門，事成在邇，仍有喜音。發用卯酉，或又傳入支上，乘貴人、會神、丁馬、德喜、成神，必有眾貴臨門之事也，而成事喜信，可預卜焉。

The deity Ding, along with the Post-horse, comes together with the meeting deity, the Happy deity and the Nobleman arrive together, the matter is about to be completed and there will be good news. The commentary says: the initiating transmission takes the branch of卯 or酉, or the three transmissions reach the day branch again, riding on the Nobleman, meeting deity, deity Ding, Post-horse, virtue deity, Happy deity and completion deity, there will certainly be many noblemen coming; the matter will be completed and the good news will arrive, which can be predicted in advance.

貴人捧印入吾門，皇恩眷顧光家庭。卯酉發用，或臨干，或臨支，為吾之門也。乘貴人帶天印，是貴人捧印入吾門也。更得月將、皇書、天喜，必獲朝廷恩命之榮，而光顧家庭之內也。

The Nobleman carries an official seal and enters my house, which signifies imperial favor and brings glory to the family. The commentary says: the branches of卯 and酉 symbolize the gate and door. If they initiate the transmission or approach the day stem or day branch, they are considered the gate of my house. If the Nobleman is above them and also carries the heavenly seal, it means the Nobleman is carrying the seal into my gate. If further assisted by the Month General, Imperial Edict, and Heavenly Joy, one will certainly receive imperial favor and honor, bringing brilliance into the family.

明明圓鏡生我宅，家門大小應多益。月將如明明圓鏡也。或發用，或加支生支，是明明之鏡照我宅也。其得天神之助，而一家大小均沾其福矣。雖有凶神惡煞，寧不潛藏？病可脫，訟可解，冤可伸，闇昧得明矣。

A bright round mirror shines upon my dwelling, bringing benefit to all members of the family. The explanation says: The Month General (the deity at the position of the sun in the current month) is like a bright round mirror. It either initiates the transmission or joins the Day Branch and generates and supports it, which is like the bright mirror shining upon my family home. This indicates receiving assistance from the heavenly deities, bringing blessings to all family members. At this time, even if there are malevolent spirits, would they not hide away? Illness can be cured, lawsuits can be resolved, grievances can be cleared, and matters that were previously unclear become clear.

貴人處高上下照，家中爭訟應可靠。貴人至尊之神，若臨於辰戌之上，謂之履獄，如臨於死、囚、刑、克地，謂之受制，皆不利也。惟臨於發用而得時旺相，是處於高強之地，而下照之，占訟必得貴人之力，應事有靠矣。凡占皆吉。

The Nobleman is stationed in a high position and looks down upon the situation, thus providing support for family disputes. The commentary explains: The Nobleman is the supreme deity, and it is most undesirable for him to be in certain positions — when he is located above Chen and Xu, it is called "being in prison," and when he is in the dead, imprisoned, or afflicted positions, it is called "being controlled," all of which are unfavorable. Only when he is above the Initiating Transmission and is in a prosperous and strong position does he occupy a high and powerful position, looking down from above. In such a case, litigation will surely receive the Nobleman's support, affairs will have a reliable foundation, and all divinations will be favorable.

支耗又見入空亡，財家疑退失脫章。支上發用，帶二耗，加於干支上，又入空亡，家中財退失脫之事章然可見矣。

When the day branch carries the loss spirits and falls into kongwang, the situation of family financial loss and loss of property is clearly evident. The commentary explains: if the initiating transmission starts from the day branch, carrying both the great loss and minor loss spirits, and these are added to the day stem and day branch, and then fall into kongwang, then the family's financial ruin and loss of belongings will be clearly visible.

彼阻此阻鬼六害，望事無成害自耐。日干加支而被支六害，是被彼阻矣。如入傳而又克支、害支，為此阻也。彼此皆阻，則拂逆不通，安望其成事哉？只得耐而守之。

This situation involves obstruction on both sides, with official ghosts and the six harms mixed in, making it impossible to achieve desired outcomes. If harmed, one can only endure it. The commentary explains: when the day stem is applied to the day branch but is harmed by it, this indicates that the other party is obstructing me. If this path further enters the three transmissions to overcome and harm the day branch, then I am obstructing the other party. Mutual obstruction leads to everything going against me, so how can success be expected? One can only endure and hold on.

頭欲低佗欲阻內，腳欲出行外為懼。頭干也，入支而為支所制，是頭欲低佗而事不能自為，阻於內。自支發用於外，是腳欲出行於外也，而又逢鬼害，被外人之侵侮而外懼矣。

The head needs to be lowered because it is blocked from within; the feet need to step out, yet there is fear of the outside. The commentary explains: here, the "head" refers to the Day Stem. When the Day Stem enters the Day Branch and is restrained by the Day Branch, it means the head is lowered, and things are not in control, hindered from within. If the movement starts from the Day Branch and goes outward, that is the feet stepping out for a journey; however, outside there are official ghosts and harmful influences, leading to being bullied by outsiders, hence fear towards the outside as well.

火制金干或合支，帶兒就婦作家資。如干金也，上乘火神，是干被火制，投己被克，乃貧賤之人也。又投火上，而支合上乘六合，外子之象也。以干加支，乃帶兒就婦，相生相合，以作家資而別從於女，此干加支而合支者此也。

Fire overcoming the day stem which is of the metal element, and the day stem also combines with the day branch, indicates a situation where one brings children to live with the wife's family and relies on the wife's resources to establish a household. The commentary says: suppose the day stem is of the metal element, and there is a fire element above it, the day stem is then overcome by fire, falling into a trap and being controlled by others, which signifies a person of low status. It also joins the fire, and the day branch combines with theLiu He, indicating the image of an outsider's child. Adding the day stem to the day branch results in bringing children to live with the wife's family; they mutually generate and combine, relying on the wife's resources to accumulate wealth, and oneself changing to follow the wife's family—this is the pattern of the day stem combining with the day branch and also combining with the day branch.

干來合財無支合，必是贅婿人家去。辰、戌、丑、未，土也。如木來克土為妻，或加支合支作用，帶天后、天喜、月合、成神，乃將身就妻，贅婿人家為生也。

The day stem combines with the wealth hexagram, but the day branch does not combine with it. This definitely means that one will have to marry into another family. The commentary says: the branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei belong to earth. If the day stem is wood, wood controls earth, so earth becomes the wife's hexagram. If this earth is added to the day branch and combines with it to serve as the initiating transmission, and also carries the heavenly empress, heavenly joy, monthly combination, and the god of completion, then it means giving oneself away for marriage, marrying into another family to live.

贅婿又見關格臺，凡事由人難自裁。一生故被人人制，作事何曾得一諧？以支加干而被干克，名贅婿。又見關格、臺土之煞，是事由人制，財由人用，屈身聽令，不得自行，平生無一事可以自成也。

The divination chart indicates a situation of being a dependent husband, with the additional presence of the "Guan Ge" and "Tai Tu" malevolent stars. In such a case, everything is decided by others, and the individual has no authority to make decisions. Throughout life, one is controlled by others, and nothing goes according to one's wishes. The commentary explains that when the day branch is added to the day stem and is then overcome by the day stem, this pattern is called "Zhu Xi" (dependent husband). If the "Guan Ge" and "Tai Tu" malevolent stars are also present, it means that all matters are arranged by others, finances are controlled by others, and one can only submit to others' commands, unable to make independent decisions. Throughout life, nothing is accomplished by one's own efforts.

寅卯加為贅婿才，老人作腳接夫來。喜成更有良緣在，須向三合可稱懷。寅加卯上，不可言贅婿也。如癸卯者，初課子，二課亥，三課寅四課丑，丑發用，中傳子復歸干上，是課中不見贅婿而初傳亦安。末見寅，復歸支上，丑見子，子與丑合，寅與亥合，寅上乘六合，以剋日干，亦可以贅婿論矣。為老人腳作接夫，以成良緣，更得三合六合，其成事無不稱意。

The trigram寅 on the卯 can also be interpreted as the talent of a stepson-in-law, with the elderly acting as an intermediary to bring the son-in-law in; if the auspicious god and the completion god are both present, there will be a good match, but it is also necessary to look at the triple harmony to achieve satisfaction. The explanation says: simply looking at寅 on the卯 cannot directly determine the stepson-in-law. Taking the day ofGuimao as an example: the first lesson is子, the second is亥, the third is寅, and the fourth is丑; the丑 initiates the transmission, the middle transmission is子 which returns to the day stem, so in the lesson there is no sign of a stepson-in-law, and the initial transmission is also stable. However, the final transmission shows寅, which returns to the day branch, and with丑 meeting子 and forming a harmonious relationship, and寅 harmonizing with亥, and theLiu He coming on top of寅 to attack the day stem, this can also be interpreted as a stepson-in-law. This represents the elderly acting as an intermediary to bring in the son-in-law and facilitate a good match; if the triple harmony andLiu He are also present, everything will proceed smoothly and to one's satisfaction.

午巳玄一，旺見龍合。生氣女合，招婿堪覓。如乙巳日，初課巳辰、午巳，支課午巳、未午，三傳未申酉。夫以支言，巳加於辰，本為贅婿也。然在支上，午與未合，乙克未土為妻也。中傳申未，未與干上巳合，是支上午未之女，而合干上之婿，招婿入宅之象也。不為婿之堪覓？

On the day of Yisi (乙巳), the two lessons on the day stem side are巳 on top of 辰 and 午 on top of巳, while the two lessons on the day branch side are 午 on top of巳 and 未 on top of午. The three transmissions are 未, 申, and 酉. Looking at the day branch alone, the巳 is on top of 辰, which is an image of a赘婿 (a son-in-law). However, on the day branch, 午 and 未 are in a conjunction, and 乙 wood overcomes 未 earth, which is the wife's wealth of 乙. The middle transmission is 申 on top of 未, and 未 also combines with the巳 on the day stem. This is the woman at 午 and 未 who combines with the son-in-law on the day stem, indicating the arrival of a son-in-law. Isn't this the sign of finding a good son-in-law?

傳來遞生，看合何因。宣傳部上不遂，我心不平。如末生中，中生初，初生干，傳來遞生也。又看生我者上乘何神，為貴人，主功名文書干謁之相投也。如螣蛇，得牽連、提挈之相合也。朱雀，主功名、文書之相遇也。如六合，則婚姻、財喜之相合也。勾陳，主田地、墓墳之進益也。青龍，主添人、進喜之美慶也。

The three transmissions follow each other in a sequence of mutual generation, and one should also examine the reasons for their compatibility. If there is something unsatisfactory above, I will always feel uneasy (the original text says 'the department of propaganda does not meet expectations,' the three characters 'department of propaganda' are likely a transmission error, and the meaning refers to the superior who is being generated by not meeting expectations). The commentary explains: the final transmission generates the middle transmission, the middle transmission generates the initial transmission, and the initial transmission generates the day stem, which is called 'sequential generation.' One should also look at which heavenly general is riding on the one that generates me: if it is the nobleman, it indicates support in matters of official rank and documents; if it is the Teng Snake, it suggests assistance in connections and recommendations; if it is the Vermilion Bird, it indicates favorable opportunities in matters of official rank and documents; if it is the Liu He, it suggests harmony in marriage and wealth; if it is the Gou Chen, it indicates benefits in land and graves; if it is the Azure Dragon, it indicates good fortune and joy such as the birth of a son.

天空，主奴婢、僕，空中之財喜也。白虎，得死喪、道路之錢財也。太常，主親眷、布市之酒食也。元武，有陰私財物之相益也。陰后，有婦人財物之美利也。

Then there are the other Heavenly Generals: riding Tian Kong, it governs matters concerning servants and attendants, and the gains are from hollow and unverified wealth and joy; riding Bai Hu, the gains come from funeral expenses and money from journeys; riding Tai Chang, it governs family relations, transactions in silk and cloth markets, and profits from food and drink; riding Xuan Wu, the gains come from hidden and secret benefits; riding Tai Yin and Tian Hou, the gains come from wealth brought by women.

若年命上神與干支自相刑、沖、破、害、空亡，則亦有名無實矣，我心得平乎？蓋末生中，中生初，初生干，猶外人之推薦我也。因無往不利矣。若初生中，中生末，末生干，而干不洩氣，則為人歸報於我，而事終成就知。

But if the year stem, the person's own stem, and the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the day stem and day branch mutually injure, conflict, break, or harm each other, or fall into kongwang, then these benefits are just empty names, and how can I calm my mind? The annotation says: the final transmission generates the middle transmission, the middle transmission generates the initial transmission, and the initial transmission generates the day stem. This sequence is like outsiders recommending me step by step, so nothing is obstructed. Conversely, if the initial transmission generates the middle transmission, the middle transmission generates the final transmission, and the final transmission returns to generate the day stem, and the day stem itself does not lose its strength, then it is like others finishing their tasks and then coming back to reward me, and the matter will eventually succeed.

支為房屋卻相生，必定人家屋宇寬。更有德神來聚會，居之還是出高官。干為人，支為宅。若三傳生干脫支，則人旺宅衰。若三傳生支克干，是宅廣人損，俱為不能全美也。今支相生，則屋宇寬平。干又不克，更帶德神聚會，則宅可居，出高官而人宅俱盛矣。

The day branch represents the house. If it generates the day stem, the house is certainly spacious. If there are also virtuous spirits gathered, living there will result in high official positions. The commentary says: the day stem represents the person, and the day branch represents the dwelling. If the three transmissions only generate the day stem but consume the day branch, it indicates a strong person but a weak dwelling; if the three transmissions only generate the day branch but harm the day stem, it indicates a spacious dwelling but a decline in population — these two situations are not complete. Now, if the day stem and day branch generate each other, the house is spacious and stable; the day stem does not harm the day branch, and if there are virtuous spirits gathered, then the dwelling is suitable for living and can produce high officials, with both the person and the dwelling thriving.

合酉遷移並改門，欲爭利役兩相尋。卯酉發用，上乘六合，或臨支，或傳支，神將相沖，有更改門戶之象。若帶吏神、勾絞、刑害，非為公事，則與吏相爭門戶之事也。

When theLiu He meets酉, it indicates the need to move house and change the door, and also to struggle and quarrel between pursuing benefits and dealing with officials. The commentary says: if卯 or酉 initiates the transmission, andLiu He is above it, or if it is on the day branch or transmitted to the day branch, and the heavenly general and earthly branch mutually conflict, this is the image of renovating doors and gates. If it also includes the official spirit, the captor, the entangler, punishment, and harm, then it is either a matter of official business or a quarrel with officials over the issue of the door and gate.

午臨金上人家退，破耗凶亡並其位。支為宅，宅位若是金上見火克之，又自支發用，破耗，必主人家退財破耗而一矣。

The fire of the hour of Wu is present in the palace of metal, indicating that the family will retreat and suffer losses and misfortune. The commentary says: the day branch represents the house. If the house is of metal and fire comes to overpower it, and the initiating transmission starts from the day branch, bringing the evil of loss and misfortune, it certainly indicates that the family will lose wealth and suffer losses. (The last phrase 'er yi' in the original text is suspected to be a mistake or omission.)

二死加支宅死人，則因墓在支上並。支上見墓而克支，又帶二死，必有伏尸而人死不寧也。如乙亥日未加亥，辛亥日丑加亥是也。

Two death qi are added to the day branch, indicating that there will be deaths in this house. The reason is that the tomb deity is also pressing upon the day branch. The commentary explains: when the tomb deity appears on the day branch and it overcomes the day branch, and is accompanied by death qi and the death deity, there will certainly be situations of hidden corpses not being at rest and the dead not being peaceful. For example, on an Yihai day, if the亥 is not added to the 未, and on an Xinhai day, if the亥 is added to the 丑, these are all such patterns (Yi uses 未 as its tomb, and Xin uses 丑 as its tomb, which is exactly pressing upon the day branch亥).

滅門大禍月鬼破，不去人財致災禍。用帶滅門、大禍、月破、月鬼、破碎克干支，而干支受克，人財兩失矣。

If the elements of extinguishing the family, great calamity, month ghost, and month breaker are all present and not taken measures to remove them, one will invite misfortune concerning people and wealth. The commentary explains: if the initiating transmission carries the elements of extinguishing the family, great calamity, month breaker, month ghost, and fragmentation to overcome the day stem and day branch, and the day stem and day branch are indeed overcome, then losses will occur on both sides of people and wealth.

喪吊鬼並刑與鬼，家中死喪淚沾巾。支上發用乘喪吊、月鬼，以克干支，家中必有死亡之兆。

The Mourning-and-Condolence spirit, the Guest spirit, and the Official Ghost appear together, with the刑煞 (Crime and Punishment spirit) in between. This indicates that there is a funeral to be held at home, and the handkerchief will be soaked with tears. The explanation states: The Initiating Transmission originates from the Day Branch, riding upon the Mourning-and-Condolence spirit, the Guest spirit, and the monthly ghost, to attack the Day Stem and Day Branch. There is certainly a sign of death in the family.

用帶劫煞月厭鬼，刑剋其干不測災。用帶劫煞、月厭、月鬼，刑剋其干，必人有不測之災。

The initiating transmission carries jiesha, month aversion, and official ghost, and it goes to刑克 the day stem, indicating the person will suffer from an unexpected disaster. The commentary explains: when the initiating transmission includes jiesha, month aversion, and month ghost, and it刑克 the day stem, this person is certainly destined to encounter an unforeseen calamity.

貴乘卯酉加用支，家宅遷移並逃走。卯酉加支作用，而上乘貴人。蓋卯酉乃日月之門，而貴人臨之，則不安矣。主宅遷移，而逃亡不免也。

The Nobleman rides over卯 and酉, adding them to the Day Branch and serving as the Initiating Transmission. This indicates a household relocation and the necessity of someone fleeing. The commentary states: when卯 or酉 is added to the Day Branch and serves as the Initiating Transmission, with the Nobleman riding over it,卯 and酉 are originally the gates through which the sun and moon rise and set. When the Nobleman is stationed at these gates, the household cannot remain stable, leading to a need for relocation and inevitably someone fleeing.

貴人劫煞作陰鬼，二死克干因願許。未曾還願賽神明，不久魂魁歸地府。貴人臨陰位之上，或陰時所占，又臨死囚之地，是貴人之為陰貴，又帶二死克干，是願未還，欺罔神明，不久而歸陰府也。

The nobleman brings jiesha and becomes a ghostly spirit, and two dead spirits come to attack the day stem. This is due to a vow made in the past that has not been fulfilled; after making a vow, if one has not fulfilled it and offered thanks to the deities, the soul will soon return to the underworld. The commentary says: when the nobleman is present at the yin position, or when the divination is cast at night and falls on the death or imprisonment positions, it becomes 'yin nobleman'; if it also brings two dead spirits to attack the day stem, it indicates that the person has not fulfilled their vow and has deceived the deities, and they will soon go to the underworld.

螣加於水，二死刑支，家有連喪，門戶嗟吁。支上發用，帶二死，以刑其支，必有喪人口之厄。若帶病符，主有帶病之人；帶官符，主有門戶官司之擾也。

The Teng Snake is added to the water position, with two deaths going to刑 the day branch, resulting in continuous funerals at home, and sighs all around the family. (This verse and the following one are both referred to as 'Teng added to water,' and the original text may have a duplication error.) The explanation states: Starting from the day branch, with two deaths going to刑 the day branch, there will certainly be a calamity of losing people. If the disease symbol is also present, it indicates there is a long-suffering sick person at home; if the official symbol is also present, it suggests there will be legal disputes troubling the household.

螣加於火，火鬼又發。來刑爾身，火災橫發。用乘螣蛇，帶火鬼，並天地火克干，主本身之被火傷。克支，主宅被火焚之難也。

The Teng Snake is added to the fire position, and the fire ghost is also activated, coming to harm the person, indicating a sudden fire incident. The commentary explains: when the initiating transmission is accompanied by the Teng Snake, carrying the fire ghost, and combined with Heavenly Fire and Earth Fire, they jointly attack the day stem, indicating that the person will suffer burns from fire; if it is the day branch that is attacked, it signifies that the house will be destroyed by fire.

螣加於水，又見水鬼，防身溺亡，逢水投水。用乘蛇，帶井煞克干，防有溺水之患。因客而死於水者，因賊而死於水者，因酒而死於水者，因奸而死於水者，因爭而死於水者，以數神詳之。

The Teng Snake is added to the water position, and there is also a water ghost, so one should beware of drowning and throw things into the water. The commentary says: When the initiating transmission is accompanied by the Teng Snake and brings the well evil spirit to overcome the day stem, one must beware of the danger of drowning. As for the reasons for drowning death, they vary: some drown while traveling away from home, some drown while being chased by thieves, some drown after getting drunk and losing their footing, some drown after committing adultery and revealing the affair, and some drown after fighting with others and being pushed into the water. These should be distinguished by referring to various spirits and evil signs in the same palace.

螣加於戌，不利家室。災病無時，令人撲滅。用乘螣蛇加於戌上，或墓干支，主災病之人。帶二死，則有撲滅之災矣。

The Teng Snake is added to the position of Xu, which is unfavorable for the family, and disasters and illnesses may come at any time, even causing someone to be knocked down and extinguished. The commentary says: if the Initiating Transmission is riding on the Teng Snake and is placed on Xu, or if the burial spirit covers the Day Stem and Day Branch, it indicates that there is a person in the family suffering from illness or disaster; if it also carries two deaths, it signifies a fatal disaster that may knock someone down and extinguish their life.

螣寅官宜文字驚，克干欲求得救人。寅為官吏、文書之神也，用乘螣蛇克干，主有公文驚恐憂疑之事，如傳中有刑蛇之神，方可得免其害矣。

The Teng Snake occupies the position of officialdom and is connected to the寅, which is the deity governing officials and documents. This situation indicates a disturbance related to official documents and a sense of fear or anxiety. If the Teng Snake is able to overcome the day stem, one should urgently seek help. The commentary explains that the寅 is the deity associated with officials and documents, and when the initiating transmission uses the Teng Snake to overcome the day stem, it signifies fear and uncertainty caused by official documents. Only if the three transmissions contain a deity that can restrain the Teng Snake can this harm be avoided.

螣刑火鬼並月厭，火德家中事無奈。用作螣蛇，帶火鬼、月厭、火德，或支發傳刑支，主家有火災。

The Teng Snake carries punishment, and also combines with the fire ghost and month aversion, indicating that there will be fire-related incidents at home, leaving people helpless. The commentary explains: if the initiating transmission is Teng Snake, accompanied by the fire ghost, month aversion, and fire virtue, or if the three transmissions originate from the day branch and then reverse to punish the day branch, it indicates that there will be a fire accident at home.

朱禽二死克其日，若帶火鬼火燒身。用乘雀，帶火鬼克干，又帶二死克，主身有火燒之事。

The Vermilion Bird, a fire bird, brings two deaths to attack the day stem. If it also brings a fire ghost, fire will burn the person themselves. The commentary says: When the initiating transmission is accompanied by the Vermilion Bird, and the fire ghost comes to attack the day stem, along with two deaths also attacking, it indicates that the person will suffer from a fire incident.

朱來剋日主不寧，必有口舌再相爭。用乘朱雀剋日，並謾語，必有口舌相爭之事。

The Vermilion Bird attacks the day stem, causing people to lack peace and inevitably leading to disputes. The commentary says: When the initiating transmission is accompanied by the Vermilion Bird attacking the day stem, and also carries the evil influence of slander, there will certainly be conflicts and arguments.

朱午官符兩相磨，火鬼焚燒屋宇過。午者，朱雀之本位也。午上乘朱雀火，見火鬼，若帶官符，主官訟之事。帶火鬼，火焚之怪，二事不能免。

The Vermilion Bird falls on the position of Wu and also meets Guanfu; the two clash together. The fire ghost moves, and the house will be burned. The commentary says: Wu is the original position of the Vermilion Bird. The Vermilion Bird is on Wu, which belongs to fire, and also sees the fire ghost. If it is accompanied by Guanfu, it indicates legal disputes. If it is accompanied by the fire ghost, it indicates strange incidents of fire. Both of these cannot be avoided.

勾陳臨卯加在辰，病符死血共相臨。家中必有災凶病，須向東方去索神。勾陳臨支發用，加卯辰上，帶病符、二死、二血，有災病之人。卯為東方上神不安寧，向東方禳之吉。

Gou Chen approaches the卯 branch and is placed on the辰, with Bingfu, death qi, and blood evil all converging, indicating certain illness and danger in the family. One should go to the east to pray and appease the spirits. The commentary says: When Gou Chen approaches the day branch and initiates transmission, it is placed on the卯 and辰, accompanied by Bingfu, two deaths, and two blood evils, indicating illness in the family. The卯 belongs to the east, meaning the spirits in the eastern direction are unsettled, so going to the east to pray and appease is auspicious.

青龍帶死來剋日，德祿與空在傳立。乃見因家得美官，喜中而亡死非分。用乘青龍，帶德祿、青龍，有喜。成神是喜事也。又帶二死克干，必因人有喜事太過而死亡於後也。

The Azure Dragon brings Death Qi to attack the Day Stem, while the Deity God and the禄神 are together with Kongwang in the Three Transmissions. This indicates obtaining a good official position through family background, but dying unexpectedly in a joyful situation. The commentary says: The initiating transmission rides the Azure Dragon, accompanied by the Deity God and禄神, which is a sign of good fortune; however, it also brings two Death Qis to attack the Day Stem, which definitely means dying due to excessive joy, leading to an unexpected death.

青龍帶死來剋日，自祿成神因財業。謀為太過已勞心，得遂在心過喜卒。青龍發用，帶祿神、成神，主因財產而謀為也。或傳中帶二死克干，是謀為勞心太過，得遂心而卒也。

The Azure Dragon initiates the transmission, accompanied by the禄神 and 成神, indicating someone who is busy managing property and business. They plan excessively, exhausting their mental strength, and when their wishes finally come true, they die suddenly from excessive joy. The commentary explains: When the Azure Dragon initiates the transmission, along with the禄神 and 成神, it signifies someone engaged in managing property and affairs. If among the three transmissions there is also a 二死 that attacks the day stem, it means overexertion in planning and effort, and when the matter is finally achieved, the person is no longer there.

天空二死克其身，丁馬因人騙我銀。為此惱傷成病卒，喜負相負一片心。用乘天空，帶丁馬玄盜而脫干，是有人騙我銀也。更帶憂神、二死，因此惱而成病。

The sky is bringing two deaths to attack the self, and when the spirit of Ding and the post-horse move, someone deceives me and takes my silver money. Because of this, I become ill from frustration, with good intentions being misunderstood and betrayed. The explanation says: when the initiating transmission is accompanied by the sky, along with the spirit of Ding, the post-horse, and the black tortoise thief god, it 'unlocks' the day stem (leaks its energy), meaning someone takes my silver money. If it also brings the sorrow spirit and two deaths, then illness arises from this frustration.

天空二死克其身，丁馬亡神又在旬。仍為逃人成病死，何曾念我是東人。天空發用帶丁馬、亡神克干，必為逃走在逃，因而成病。若帶刑沖劫煞克干，必有奴婢謀主之事，而不念我是其東人也。

The Tian Kong is accompanied by two deaths and comes to attack the day stem; in this ten-day period there are also the Ding spirit and the Wangshen. This indicates that the person who has fled is causing the illness and death of the one who is worried about him. The other person no longer thinks of me as his master. The explanation says: When Tian Kong initiates the transmission and is accompanied by the Ding spirit, the Post-horse and the Wangshen to attack the day stem, it must be because someone has secretly fled away, causing the person to worry and become ill. If there are also punishments, conflicts, and Jiesha attacking the day stem, then certainly there will be a secret plot by the servants against the master — they do not care at all that I am their master.

白虎乘金剋日干，一刀之下有何難？胡為不早潛逃去，以免臨時受害殘？白虎帶劫煞、羊刃、金神、大煞克干，必有刀兵之厄，宜潛逃避以射其難也。

The White Tiger is riding on the metal energy to attack the day stem, cutting down like a single stroke—what difficulty is there? Why not escape early to avoid suffering the pain of injury when it comes suddenly? The commentary says: The White Tiger comes with Jiesha, Yangren, Jinshen, and Great Sha to attack the day stem, inevitably leading to calamity from weapons and violence. One should temporarily avoid and hide to resolve this disaster.

白虎劫殺刑剋來，又加天鬼在中排。此是人家添瘟病，爾惟不謹甚危哉！用乘白虎帶劫煞，或支發用克支，帶天鬼，主人家有瘟疫之病。

The White Tiger brings Jiesha and harms the day branch, with the Tian Gui in between, indicating that the family is likely to suffer from an epidemic or illness. If not carefully guarded against, it can be very dangerous. The commentary explains: if the initiating transmission is accompanied by the White Tiger and Jiesha, or if it originates from the day branch and harms the day branch again, along with the presence of Tian Gui, it signifies that the family will experience an epidemic.

白虎二死作空刑，剋日辰年病必死。白虎發用並二死、空亡刑剋日干支年命者，占病必死。

The White Tiger and two deaths fall on Kongwang, accompanied by punishment, and they go on to overcome the day stem, day branch, and the year of travel. When divining illness, death is certain. The explanation says: When the White Tiger initiates the transmission, and the two deaths and Kongwang are involved, with punishment overcoming the day stem, day branch, year of travel, and the native's birth year, it is used to divinate illness, and the person will surely die.

白虎入午帶劫亡，必有殺傷身碎廢。用乘白虎發用，逢午帶劫煞、亡神、破碎、四廢在干與年命，主有殺傷之厄。

The White Tiger falls into the position of Wu and is accompanied by Jiesha, Wangshen, and other ominous signs, indicating certain calamity involving injury or disability. The commentary explains that when the Initiating Transmission is accompanied by the White Tiger, and it meets the position of Wu while also carrying Jiesha, Wangshen, Shanshu, and the Four Wastes, and these ominous influences fall on the Day Stem or the person's birth year stem, it foretells a disaster involving injury or harm.

白虎若克寅龍木，看殺相加知禍福。用乘白虎，加寅卯，帶病符，主病。官符主訟，以神煞詳之。

The White Tiger, if it goes to conquer the Wood position of寅 (Yin) which is occupied by the Azure Dragon, whether it brings misfortune or good fortune depends on what malevolent stars are added in the same palace. The commentary says: if the Initiating Transmission is on寅 or卯 (Mao) with the White Tiger, and it is accompanied by the Bingfu, it indicates illness; if accompanied by the Guanfu, it indicates legal disputes—this needs to be distinguished according to the specific malevolent stars involved.

太常劫煞二醫空，又有劫煞在其中。剋日二死氣沉蒙，毒藥而亡冤不通。太常帶劫煞克干，是毒藥以傷人也。若二醫空亡，不能為救，又帶二刑，必有毒藥而亡矣。

Tai Chang is accompanied by Jiesha, and both Tianyi and Diyi are in Kongwang, with Jiesha in between; it is also attacking the Day Stem and accompanied by two deaths. The person then becomes unconscious and eventually dies from poisoning, with no way to clear the injustice. The commentary says: Tai Chang accompanied by Jiesha attacking the Day Stem indicates the image of someone poisoning another. If both Tianyi and Diyi, the two divine physicians, fall into Kongwang, there is no power to save; if further accompanied by two punishments, it is certain that the person will die from poisoning.